Commercial Portfolio Manager

Overview

Pearson is seeking an experienced Commercial Portfolio Manager for Statistics in Higher Education Courseware to join a highly collaborative team dedicated to prioritizing customer value embedded in the products we build. This role will oversee a portfolio of products (such as eTexts and print books, and our homework platform, MyLab XL) by capitalizing on market opportunities, meeting customer needs, and delivering improved learner outcomes which drive value for end users and Pearson revenue.

We value teamwork, trust, flexibility, achievement, curiosity, and solving difficult problems. The role reports to the Director of Commercial Portfolio Management for Math and Physical Science.

• Serve as the voice of the customer by working with colleagues in North America and globally to identify, assess, and prioritize market opportunities and customer pain points in math education, focusing on maximizing both commercial and learner outcomes.
• Lead product strategy and contribute to the creation of new products and features, while phasing out existing products as needed. Develop a strategic plan to guide the future of the portfolio in the education product space.
• Gather and analyze customer feedback and market research to gain deep insights into product performance, market trends, and competitor offerings. Use this information to inform product strategy and prioritize initiatives that address key customer needs.
• Champion data-driven decision-making, using data analysis to assess product performance and inform next steps, balancing operational delivery with strategic thinking.
• Acquire and manage authorial talent, working directly with authors to bring their best work to market and ensure the product aligns with customer needs and expectations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including other Commercial Portfolio Managers, Content Strategy, Sales, Marketing, UX, Efficacy & Learning Research, and Product Management, to create innovative products that drive learner outcomes and commercial value for Pearson.
• Drive continuous product improvement post-launch, optimizing customer experience, adapting to geography and market segment requirements, responding to competitor actions, and improving learner and commercial outcomes.
• Support achievement of financial targets for your product(s) through knowledge and creation of product P&Ls.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, helping them navigate complex tasks and develop skills, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting data, insights, and product strategies clearly and persuasively to support key decisions and product direction.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Commercial product management/portfolio management experience, including managing digital products
• 2–3 years experience as a college sales representative (preferred)
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 10%)
• Strong understanding of education, particularly higher education, from a consumer viewpoint
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational execution across multiple markets
• Passion for design thinking, applying empathy, curiosity, and collaboration to explore innovative ideas
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to tell a compelling story using data and customer feedback to drive decisions
• Competence in analyzing market trends and identifying actionable insights to develop strategic product initiatives

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Job:
Portfolio Management

Job Family: GO TO MARKET

Organization:
Higher Education

Schedule:

Workplace Type:
Remote

Req

Seniority level:
Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time